Updated at 13:47 - A longer than usual federal election campaign could increase the level of general cynicism Canadians feel toward politics and politicians, says the head of Acadia University’s politic science department.

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Updated at 14:46 - WEST NOVA – A federal election has been called for Oct. 19. Stephen Harper met with Governor General David Johnston on Sunday morning and asked that Parliament be formally dissolved.Local candidates will be hitting the campaign trail, including those....